Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:03:53 GMT
Olympics 2012: Weightlifters' funny faces

It's no joke lifting heavy weights, as these weightlifters' grimaces attest.

Weightlifters' grimaces in pictures (© Reuters)
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It's no joke lifting heavy weights, so no wonder the strain shows in the weightlifters' faces. Just look at this picture of Manuel Minginfel of Micronesia and you can see the effort he's putting into the work!

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